A Mr. Wizard film. Introduces the viewer to three types of radiation;
Alpha, Beta, Gamma. Shows operation of vintage geiger counters.
Scintillation counter coupled with multi-channel analyzer (Huge Tube
Unit, 1960's?). Shows in-depth theory of gamma energy measurement.
Explanation of background radiation.


This movie is part of the collection: Short Format Films

Audio/Visual: sound, color
Keywords: atomic; radiation; uranium; nuclear; reactor; geiger; scintillator; mr. wizard; science; fiestaware; fission

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Reviewer: OTRTim - - September 5, 2011
Subject: Copyright Date?
Okay my question is the copyright notice valid? If it's a valid notice,then it's not in the public domain.

Reviewer: Navy Davy - - September 5, 2011
Subject: Production date
The copyright date shows 1973.
Somewhat distant from the 60s.

Reviewer: Braniac - - February 28, 2008
Subject: Wonderful primer on radiation and detection instruments
A must-see. Classic Mr. Wizard. If you're familiar with radiation, you will be bored by the introduction to alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.

However, in the first part, you will enjoy the scientific process to determine the source of radiation, the type of radiation it is emitting, and the explanation of how Geiger detectors and scintillation counters work.

A classic example of the greatness of Don Herbert (Mr. Wizard). Great nostalgia for elementary school. Great nostalgia for your old science teachers, and rainy Saturday afternoons doing physics and chemistry experiments in the basement.

This film made me a bit sad as well, wondering if the kids today are getting as good a science education as we used to get. I'm going to watch this with my daughter when she's old enough.

The only reason this doesn't have five stars is because I try to keep a good statistical distribution.